Brisbane, Oct 27 (IANS) Australia opener Usman Khawaja has backed Matthew Renshaw to be his opening partner in The Ashes, saying he is in the best form right now to have a go and score runs.
Canberra, Oct 27 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir has said about his leadership philosophy and the evolving partnership with captain Suryakumar Yadav, saying that his role in the side is to simple advise the right-handed batter in a fair manner and based on his reading of the game.
Rawalpindi, Oct 27 (IANS) Pakistan’s T20I captain Salman Ali Agha expressed optimism ahead of the three-match series against South Africa, describing his squad as “interesting and exciting”. He emphasised the team’s strong balance and energy, attributing his hopes for a successful T20I series to the mix of returning players and new talent.
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) India opener Pratika Rawal is set to miss India’s upcoming 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup semi-final against Australia after sustaining injuries to her right ankle and knee during the washed-out league stage match against Bangladesh at the D.Y. Patil Stadium on Sunday.
Canberra, Oct 27 (IANS) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes the upcoming T20I series against India will serve as a litmus test for the team’s revamped batting style, which has yielded success in recent months.
Chandigarh, Oct 27 (IANS) India opener Prithvi Shaw rediscovered his form as he converted his maiden hundred for Maharashtra into the second-fastest Ranji Trophy Elite double century on Monday in Chandigarh.
Johannesburg, Oct 27 (IANS) Temba Bavuma has made a return as South Africa’s Test captain for the upcoming two-match series against India happening next month, following his recovery from a left calf strain sustained during the England tour in September.
Shimoga, Oct 27 (IANS) Karun Nair was quite vocal about his non-selection in India’s squad for the recently concluded home Test series against the West Indies and said that he had been looking forward to making the team. The Karnataka batter expressed disappointment with the team’s decision to drop him, claiming he deserved much better.
Canberra, Oct 27 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir commended Rohit Sharma and Harshit Rana for their match-winning performances, leading to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Australia in the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. In the match, Rana took 4-39 while Rohit scored 121 not out - his 33rd century in ODIs.
Panaji, Oct 27 (IANS) World Chess Champion D. Gukesh is eager to return to Goa, a place that has special significance from his early playing days. He is getting ready to lead the Indian team at the esteemed FIDE World Cup 2025.
